Confused cow joins a pony jumping team

Click on the links below to read a story I wrote about a cow that thinks she's a horse.

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Aberdeen sisters speak for first time in 6 months after giving birth next-door to each other

Click here to read my story about sister Cara Scudder and Charlene McConnachie who were reunited with the birth of their two sons after a six-month bust-up. It was published in the Daily Mail.

Mother's plea to youngsters to drive safely after her son dies in car crash

Click here (Daily Record print version) or here (Daily Record online) to read my story about a mum who warned teenagers to drive safely after her 18-year-old son was killed in a car crash.

'Thanks for chopping my arm off, doc'

Click on the links below to read about John Thomson who thanked a doctor for chopping his arm off to save his life.

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Barney given new lease of life with a doggy wheelchair

Click on the links to read my story about Barney the dog who beat paralysis and depression with a pair of wheels.

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Grandmother Marion Finlayson, 80, is signed up by modelling agency

Click on the links below to read my story about an 80-year-old grandmother who has been signed up by a modelling agency.

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Major John Gibb attacks Scottish Natural Heritage over 700 deer cull ultimatum

Click here (The Scotsman print) or here (The Scotsman online) to read about a huge 700 deer cull to be rolled out in Angus over the coming weeks. It was published in The Scotsman.

Bristow Group say Super Pumas will be back flying by the summer

Click here to read my story about Bristow Group who reckon their Super Puma helictopters will be back flying in the summer after being grounded due to safety concerns. It was published on STV.

Rev Dominic Smart quits Church of Scotland after gay clergy row

Click on the links below to read my story about Rev Dominic Smart who has resigned from the Church of Scotland because of its support of gay clergy.

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Dr Alan Jamieson finds new species of eelpout

Click here to read my story about Aberdeen Uni scientist Dr Alan Jamieson who discovered a new species of eelpout. It was published in the Daily Mail.

Archaeologist Douglas Scott finds the Highland's largest amount of Bronze Age rock art

Click here (Press & Journal version) or here (Daily Mail version) to read my story about archaeologist Douglas Scott who discovered the biggest amount of ancient rock art ever found in the Highlands.

Scotland 1-0 Estonia hits the record books for having no cops on duty

Click here (Scottish Sun print version) or here (Scottish Sun online version) to read my story about Scotland's 1-0 win over Estonia hitting the record books for having no police on duty.

Ten Scottish teenagers charged with over 300 offences between them

Click here (Scottish Sun print version) or here (Scottish Sun online) to read a story I wrote about 10 teenagers who were charged with over 300 offences between them.

Aberdeen family cheat death and massive tree ploughs through home

Click on the links below to read my story about Pamela Foster whose Aberdeen house was crushed by a huge tree after a big storm.

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Aberdeen record store One Up shuts down

Click here to read my story about independent music shop One Up opening in Aberdeen for the final time. It was published in the Daily Record.

Stats show some NHS Grampian staff are not washing hands properly

Click here to read a story I wrote about statistics that show some NHS Grampian staff are not washing their hands properly. It was published in the Daily Mail.

James Arthur writes Aberdeen-themed song for close friend Michael Dawson

Click here to read a story I wrote about X Factor winner James Arthur who wrote an Aberdeen-themed song for his best pal Michael Dawson. It was published in the Daily Record.

Experts warn dangerous eagle owl in Inverness may take months to capture

Click here to read my story about a dangerous eagle owl in Inverness which experts reckon could takes months to capture. It was published on STV.

Northern Constabulary issue eagle owl warning to Inverness public

Click here to read my story about a warning issued by Northern Constabulary to tell people to stay away from a dangerous eagle owl. It was published in the Daily Star.

North Kessock man attacked by eagle owl in Inverness

Click on the links below to read my story about John MacKay who was left in a pool of blood after being attacked by an eagle owl.

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Angel Crawford's horror after nearly eating a live snail in her NHS meal

Click here to read a story I wrote about Angel Crawford who found a snail in her hospital meal. It was published in the Press & Journal.

Two drivers flee from their cars after heavy snow in Aberdeenshire

Click here to read my story about two cars that were completely submerged by snow in Aberdeenshire. It was published in the Daily Record.

Nurse to take legal advice after losing job for looking after an apparent abandoned boy

Click here to read a story I wrote about Nicola Cheyne who has vowed to take legal action after she was sacked for looking after an apparent abandoned boy. It was published in the Daily Record.

American pays £87k just for a game of golf with Donald Trump

Click here to read my story about John Scarpa who forked out £87,000 just to play a round of golf with Donald Trump. It was published in The Courier.

Nurse banned...for helping an apparent abandoned boy

Click here to read a story I wrote about Nicola Cheyne who was suspended for six months as a nurse after looking after an apparent abandoned child.It was published in the Daily Mail.

'Strongest evidence of life on Mars yet'

Click on the links below to read my story about a Scottish scientist who has found the strongest evidence of life on Mars.

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Paralysed welder wins £1m compensation after being crushed at work

Click here to read a story I wrote about Neil Duncan who won a £1million deal after he was paralysed at work. It was published in the Daily Express.

Amur tigers enjoy freezing conditions in the Highlands

Click here to read my story about Marty and Dominika, the three-year-old Amur tigers who have been enjoying the recent snow this month. It was published on STV.

Rain washes away four foot of turf from Donald Trump's Aberdeenshire golf course

Click on the links below to read my story about Donald Trump's Aberdeenshire golf course being washed away by the rough Scottish weather.

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£6,000,000 lost every day after North Sea oil leak on Cormorant Alpha platform

Click here (The Sun print version) or here (The Sun online version) to read my story about an oil rig's leak in the North Sea costing £6,000,000 a day.

Research indicates Lionel Messi would have been too small to make it big in Scotland

Click here (The Sun print version) or here (The Sun online version) to read a story I wrote about new research that suggests Lionel Messi wouldn't have made it to the top of football if he was Scottish.

Dr Gray's hospital in Elgin bans 15st patients from some beds

Click here or here (The Sun online version) to read a story I wrote about a bed ban for patients weighing over 15 stone in a section of Dr Gray's hospital in Elgin.

Sam the black lab terrified of going outside after being zapped

Click on the links below to read my story about Sam the black lab, who refuses to leave his house after suffering from a huge electric shock in a freak accident.

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